When we raised our hands to the square in the solemn assembly, it was not a vote. In that [action] we gave of ourselves a private and personal commitment, even a covenant, to sustain and to uphold the laws, ordinances, commandments, and the prophet of God

It is of special significance that whenever Heavenly Father wants to introduce His Son to us, He commands us to listen – to “hear” the words of Jesus.

Jesus Christ is the Only Begotten of the Father in the flesh. He is our Mediator with the Father. He is the Savior who laid down His life for us and pleads our cause with the Father. Therefore, we pray to Heavenly Father in the name of His Son, Jesus Christ. Jesus, the Son, is not the same being as His Father, but He is like His Father. He too is a glorified being of power and authority.

As an Apostle of the Lord Jesus Christ, I testify of the truth of what is in the scriptures and what has been told to me and can be told to you by the Holy Spirit. It will be revealed according to your obedience and desires. The Savior taught us during His mortal ministry this great truth that applies to all of us: “Whatsoever ye shall ask the Father in my name, which is right, believing that ye shall receive, behold it shall be given unto you.”22 I testify that I do know these things, and I know with surety that these things which I have spoken of are true. That you may seek for that same surety in your heart and in your prayers is my prayer in the name of Jesus Christ, amen.